{"id":642,"date":"2019-10-16T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/?p=642"},"modified":"2019-10-18T14:54:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T14:54:48","slug":"technology-plays-important-role-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/technology-plays-important-role-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Plays an Important Role in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized1AdobeStock_269094832-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"vending technology in tampa break rooms\" class=\"wp-image-643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized1AdobeStock_269094832-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized1AdobeStock_269094832-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized1AdobeStock_269094832-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019\nstate-of-the-art technology is king, especially in Tampa break rooms. But, and\nit\u2019s a big one, adopting new technology should not come at the expense of good\nemployee experiences. Based on the most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsys.com\/Assets\/TSYS\/downloads\/rs_2018-us-consumer-payment-study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consumer Payment Study<\/a>\nperformed by Total System Services (TSYS), researchers found that while\nAmericans want to adopt and use the newest payment technology to pay for\npurchases, they also want to be able to speak with someone when there is a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Tampa\nemployers, the challenge is to find the ideal balance between state-of-the-art\npayment technology and old-fashioned customer service when it comes to the\nbreak room experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\nEmployees Look For<\/strong>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the option to use a mobile device &#8211; whether it\u2019s through a mobile payment app or a bank\u2019s app &#8211; to pay for snacks, beverages and fresh food&nbsp;<\/li><li>speed, agility and convenience during the buying process<\/li><li>intuitive and user-friendly equipment and processes<\/li><li>personalized offers based on individual purchasing preferences such as buy-4-get-1-free and       information about promotions and rewards<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding new technology in the break room also helps employers provide excellent refreshment services. Vending equipment, open-front coolers and touchscreen self-checkout kiosks are connected to vending suppliers, thus supporting remote data management or sales and inventory data analysis as well as machine maintenance. <a href=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/vending-services.php\">Vending machines<\/a> with sought-after products and less time offline are a win for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cOld-fashioned\u201d\nCustomer Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on\nthe TSYS study, John Dale Hester, Senior Vice President of Relationship\nManagement at TSYS, explained, \u201cAmericans are demonstrating a strong appetite\nfor digital technologies\u2026but that willingness to adopt the latest technology\nhas its limits. When people encounter a problem\u2026most still want to interact\nwith a real person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized2AdobeStock_269603771-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"vending technology in tampa break rooms\" class=\"wp-image-644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized2AdobeStock_269603771-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized2AdobeStock_269603771-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/resized2AdobeStock_269603771-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When Tampa\nemployees have a problem with any part of the refreshment services in their\nbreak room, there must be a way to connect with someone who can help solve the\nproblem. Whether it\u2019s via a facility\/office manager or the mobile app,\neffective customer service in the break room is about helping your employees be\nas successful as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But ultimately, customer service issues in the break room should fall back to your Tampa refreshment provider, and Millennium Refreshments Services understands that. Not only do we offer state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/pantry-service.php\">technology<\/a> and sought-after snacks, beverages and fresh food, but we deliver top-notch customer service. Your employees\u2019 break room experiences are important to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about delivering top-notch technology and \u201cold-fashioned\u201d customer service in your <a href=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/micro-markets.php\">break room<\/a>, please call <a href=\"https:\/\/millenniumrefreshmentservices.com\/contact.php\">Millennium Refreshments Services<\/a> at (813) 882-4300. We look forward to designing the best solution for your organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2019 state-of-the-art technology is king, especially in Tampa break rooms. But, and it\u2019s a big one, adopting new technology should not come at the expense of good employee experiences. 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